X500 V2 ARF Kits

The Holybro X500 V2 ARF Kit is a 500 mm carbon fiber quadcopter development platform designed for UAV prototyping, Pixhawk-based flight controller integration, research projects, education, and professional drone development.

As an Almost-Ready-to-Fly kit, the X500 V2 ARF includes the main frame and key propulsion components pre-installed, helping reduce assembly time and simplify integration for developers and drone builders.

Almost-Ready-to-Fly UAV Kit

The X500 V2 ARF Kit is designed to reduce build complexity while keeping the platform flexible for custom electronics and flight controller integration.

The kit includes the X500 V2 Frame Kit, 4 pre-installed Holybro 2216 KV920 motors, 4 BLHeli_S 20A ESCs, 6 1045 propellers, and a power distribution board with XT60 battery connector and XT30 connectors for ESCs and peripherals.

This makes it a practical starting point for UAV developers who want a professional frame and propulsion base without starting from loose components.

500 mm Carbon Fiber Quadcopter Frame

The Holybro X500 V2 uses a 500 mm wheelbase and a full carbon fiber structure, offering a strong balance between rigidity, weight, and integration space.

The top and bottom carbon fiber plates measure 144 × 144 mm with a 2 mm thickness, providing a compact but practical main body for flight controller, power module, receiver, telemetry, and companion computer installation.

Pre-Installed Motors, ESCs & PDB

The ARF version includes pre-installed propulsion hardware to simplify assembly.

It comes with Holybro 2216 KV920 motors, 20A BLHeli_S ESCs, and a power distribution board using XT60 and XT30 connectors, helping reduce soldering work and making the build cleaner and easier to maintain.

Companion Computer & Sensor Integration

The X500 V2 platform board includes mounting holes for GPS modules and popular companion computers such as Raspberry Pi 4 and NVIDIA Jetson Nano.

The frame also supports a dual 10 mm diameter rail mounting system, making it suitable for cameras, gimbals, sensors, depth cameras, and custom payloads.

Improved V2 Frame Design

The X500 V2 features high-strength and lightweight 16 mm carbon fiber tube arms with newly designed fiber-reinforced nylon connectors.

The landing gear uses 16 mm and 10 mm carbon fiber tubes with strengthened plastic tee connectors, improving durability and making the frame suitable for repeated field use.

Designed for Pixhawk-Based Development

The Holybro X500 V2 ARF Kit is compatible with popular flight controllers such as the Holybro Pixhawk series, Durandal, and Pix32 V5.

This makes it suitable for ArduPilot, PX4, autonomous flight testing, mapping experiments, robotics research, and UAV development projects.

Professional UAV Applications

The Holybro X500 V2 ARF Kit is ideal for UAV development, PX4 and ArduPilot testing, education, research projects, mapping prototypes, inspection drone development, computer vision projects, and robotics laboratories.

Its combination of carbon fiber construction, 500 mm wheelbase, pre-installed propulsion system, and flexible mounting options makes it a reliable base for professional drone prototyping.

Technical Specifications

Product: Holybro X500 V2 ARF Kit
Brand: Holybro
Product Type: Almost-Ready-to-Fly Quadcopter Kit
SKU: 30125
Wheelbase: 500 mm
Frame Material: Carbon fiber plates and carbon fiber tube arms
Frame Body: 144 × 144 mm, 2 mm thick
Motor Mount Pattern: 16 × 16 mm / 19 × 19 mm
Landing Gear Height: 215 mm
Top / Bottom Plate Spacing: 28 mm
Frame Weight: Approx. 610 g
Motors Included: Holybro 2216 KV920 ×4
ESCs Included: BLHeli_S 20A ×4
Propellers Included: 1045 propellers ×6 with retainer
Power Distribution Board: XT60 battery connector + XT30 connectors for ESCs and peripherals
Battery Recommendation: 4S 3000–5000mAh 20C+ XT60 LiPo battery
Payload: Approx. 1500 g without battery at 70% throttle
Estimated Flight Time: Approx. 18 minutes hover with no additional payload using 5000mAh battery
Companion Computer Support: Raspberry Pi 4 / NVIDIA Jetson Nano mounting support
Recommended Flight Controllers: Pixhawk 6C, Pixhawk 6X and compatible Pixhawk-series controllers
Recommended Use: UAV development, PX4 / ArduPilot platforms, education, research, inspection prototypes and professional drone integration